The Child Abuse Investigation Process

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Risk Assessment Case Not Accepted Violation of Criminal Law? CPS calls police Emergent? Case assigned to investigation within 24 hours Case assigned to investigation within 10 days Investigation Evaluation Provide Services in Home Findings Issued Report Founded Report Unfounded Case Closed Inconclusive Parent may appeal Case closed Remove child from home File dependency petition Police take custody Placement Agreement Doctor/Hospital takes custody